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Through type furnace for substrates comprising a longitudinal slit

US9666460B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2014
Grant dateMay 30, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2101/42
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A through-type furnace for substrates comprises a furnace with a channel and a transport system for the transport of the substrates through the channel. The channel is bounded by a base, a front side wall, a rear side wall and a top part. The base contains a plurality of first holes which are connectable to a protective gas source so that protective gas can be supplied during operation. The front side wall of the channel comprises a longitudinal slit which extends parallel to the passage direction and which is bounded by a bottom edge and an upper edge. The transport system comprises at least one clamp for transporting the substrates through the channel. The clamp is movable back and forth along the longitudinal slit of the channel. Such a through-type furnace is in particular suitable for use in a soft solder die bonder.

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